Bay FC signs USWNT midfielder Claire Hutton in $1.1 million deal

The 20-year-old joins the San Jose-based club from the Kansas City Current

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Bay FC has signed U.S. women's national team midfielder Claire Hutton, the club confirmed to The Athletic. The 20-year-old joins the San Jose, Calif.-based side from the Kansas City Current in the National Women's Soccer League in a deal worth $1.1 million.

Why it matters

This signing represents a major investment by Bay FC in young U.S. talent and signals their ambition to compete for a NWSL championship. Hutton is considered one of the brightest prospects in American women's soccer.

The details

The $1.1 million transfer fee is one of the highest ever paid for a player in the NWSL, underscoring Bay FC's commitment to building a championship-caliber roster. Hutton, who has 12 caps for the USWNT, will bring her creative playmaking abilities and goal-scoring prowess to a Bay FC team looking to take the next step in the league.

  • Bay FC signed Hutton on February 11, 2026.

The players

Claire Hutton

A 20-year-old U.S. women's national team midfielder who joins Bay FC from the Kansas City Current.

Bay FC

A professional women's soccer team based in San Jose, California that plays in the National Women's Soccer League.

Kansas City Current

A professional women's soccer team based in Kansas City, Missouri that plays in the National Women's Soccer League.

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What they’re saying

“Throughout the process, I did consider going overseas,”

— Claire Hutton (The Athletic)

What’s next

Bay FC will look to integrate Hutton into their starting lineup ahead of the 2026 NWSL season, which kicks off in April.

The takeaway

This high-profile signing demonstrates Bay FC's ambition to build a championship-caliber roster and compete for trophies in the NWSL. Hutton's arrival will be closely watched as she looks to establish herself as one of the league's top young talents.